for

for
/ fôr; fər/
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prep.
1.
in support of or in favor of (a person or policy):
they voted for independence in a referendum.2.
affecting, with regard to, or in respect of (someone or something):
she is responsible for the efficient running of their departmentthe demand for money.3.
on behalf of or to the benefit of (someone or something):
these parents aren't speaking for everyone. ∎
employed by:
it was a good firm to work for.4.
having (the thing mentioned) as a purpose or function:
she is searching for enlightenment |
the necessary tools for making a picture frame.5.
having (the thing mentioned) as a reason or cause:
Aileen is proud of her family for their supportI could dance and sing for joy.6.
having (the place mentioned) as a destination:
they are leaving for Swampscott tomorrow.7.
representing (the thing mentioned):
the “F” is for Fascinating.8.
in place of or in exchange for (something):
swap these two bottles for that one. ∎
charged as (a price):
copies are available for only a buck.9.
in relation to the expected norm of (something):
she was tall for her age |
warm weather for this time of year.10.
indicating the length of (a period of time):
he was in prison for 12 yearsI haven't seen him for some time.11.
indicating the extent of (a distance):
he crawled for 300 yards.12.
indicating an occasion in a series:
the camcorder failed for the third time.•
conj. poetic/lit.
because; since:
he felt guilty, for he knew that he bore a share of responsibility for Fanny's death.PHRASES:for all ——see all.for eversee forever.for why inf.
for what reason:
you're going to and I'll tell you for why.oh for ——
I long for ——:
oh for a strong black coffee!there's
(or that's) —— for you
used ironically to indicate a particularly poor example of (a quality mentioned):
there's gratitude for you.

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